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AAT Apprentice Accountant (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 22 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £12.64 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 July 2024 |
| Location: | Horsforth, LS18 5PU |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 251414 |
Summary
You will be the “face” of the Stephenson Finance team to our suppliers and partners worldwide. There will be a focus on payment management, integral to the cashflow of the business, and building relationships with suppliers and key external partners.
You will form an integral part of a dynamic Finance Team with a focus on supporting continuous improvements within the wider business. You will be responsible for all aspects of purchase ledger whilst supporting month end processes. The knowledge gained in these areas will enable you to make a real impact on the company KPIs.
Main Role Responsibilities –
An Overview To be successful in your role you will be required to competently complete a variety of core duties which will include the below to achieve your ultimate goal – achieve the budget! These will be supplemented by other tasks deemed appropriate by your line manager:
Purchase Ledger – All aspects of purchase ledger, from processing invoices, reconciling statements and query resolution (60%)
Month End Reporting – Including but not limited to; Journal Processing, Accruals, Prepayments, Reconciliations (20%)
General Reporting – Supporting the wider business teams with data and analysis. This includes creating and sending weekly performance reports plus being involved in business process improvement projects. (20%)
Safety
Customer, Safety and Quality Focus.
Deliver excellent customer service, resolving issues, and offering solutions in a timely manner to meet internal stakeholder expectations, needs and demands to achieve our customer obsessed business strategy.
Build successful long-term relationships with suppliers.
Support business improvement throughout multiple channels to ultimately provide a better level of service.
Understand and demonstrate through actions the importance of Behavioral Safety.
Understand and enforce relevant Site Safety Policies & Rules.
Openness
Making Things Happen
Closely partner with suppliers and your supply chain/purchasing colleagues to ensure the accuracy of purchase ledger transactions.
Demonstrate pace and accuracy around Month End Reporting.
A can-do attitude and prompt approach to query resolution.
Focus effort on continuous improvement, work simplification, and the elimination of non-value-added activities by supporting and contributing to Yellow Belt projects as requested.
Building Teams and Talent
Work effectively and collaboratively with the purchasing team to build relationships with suppliers.
Be a key team member, supporting others where needed, all working towards shared goals.
Demonstrate focus when exploring solutions to a wide range of scenarios whilst delivering an excellent customer experience.
Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders including purchasing and the supply chain teams.
Have a high attention to detail along with excellent organisation and problem-solving skills.
Accountability
Ownership, Accountability and Responsibility
Process Purchase Ledger Invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
Process Expenses in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain and update accurate supplier records on Sage X3.
Live by, promote and challenge others to display Stephenson’s Values.
Be responsible for maintaining professional standards of housekeeping within your own area whether this is a machine, work area or office area.
Purpose
Clarity of Purpose.
Be familiar with and understand business strategy and targets and how that links with the day-to-day responsibilities in your role.
Play your part to drive the team’s strategic deliverables to align with Stephenson’s overall strategic goal.
Training
Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3
Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level. You’ll learn complex accounting techniques, and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.
This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.
To pass this level you’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units you’ve studied at this level.
The area you will cover include:
Advanced Bookkeeping.
Final Accounts Preparation.
Management Accounting: Costing.
Indirect Tax.
Advanced Synoptic Assessment.
The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.
The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.
Qualifications required
A Levels grade A-C.
GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C including Maths and English.
Skills required
A basic understanding of Excel.
Strong mathematical skills.
An eye for detail.
Prospects
At Stephenson we value our employees and look to support their growth and learning.
Qualification / Standard : ST0002 Assistant accountant
Duration 18 months
You will form an integral part of a dynamic Finance Team with a focus on supporting continuous improvements within the wider business. You will be responsible for all aspects of purchase ledger whilst supporting month end processes. The knowledge gained in these areas will enable you to make a real impact on the company KPIs.
Main Role Responsibilities –
An Overview To be successful in your role you will be required to competently complete a variety of core duties which will include the below to achieve your ultimate goal – achieve the budget! These will be supplemented by other tasks deemed appropriate by your line manager:
Purchase Ledger – All aspects of purchase ledger, from processing invoices, reconciling statements and query resolution (60%)
Month End Reporting – Including but not limited to; Journal Processing, Accruals, Prepayments, Reconciliations (20%)
General Reporting – Supporting the wider business teams with data and analysis. This includes creating and sending weekly performance reports plus being involved in business process improvement projects. (20%)
Safety
Customer, Safety and Quality Focus.
Deliver excellent customer service, resolving issues, and offering solutions in a timely manner to meet internal stakeholder expectations, needs and demands to achieve our customer obsessed business strategy.
Build successful long-term relationships with suppliers.
Support business improvement throughout multiple channels to ultimately provide a better level of service.
Understand and demonstrate through actions the importance of Behavioral Safety.
Understand and enforce relevant Site Safety Policies & Rules.
Openness
Making Things Happen
Closely partner with suppliers and your supply chain/purchasing colleagues to ensure the accuracy of purchase ledger transactions.
Demonstrate pace and accuracy around Month End Reporting.
A can-do attitude and prompt approach to query resolution.
Focus effort on continuous improvement, work simplification, and the elimination of non-value-added activities by supporting and contributing to Yellow Belt projects as requested.
Building Teams and Talent
Work effectively and collaboratively with the purchasing team to build relationships with suppliers.
Be a key team member, supporting others where needed, all working towards shared goals.
Demonstrate focus when exploring solutions to a wide range of scenarios whilst delivering an excellent customer experience.
Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders including purchasing and the supply chain teams.
Have a high attention to detail along with excellent organisation and problem-solving skills.
Accountability
Ownership, Accountability and Responsibility
Process Purchase Ledger Invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
Process Expenses in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain and update accurate supplier records on Sage X3.
Live by, promote and challenge others to display Stephenson’s Values.
Be responsible for maintaining professional standards of housekeeping within your own area whether this is a machine, work area or office area.
Purpose
Clarity of Purpose.
Be familiar with and understand business strategy and targets and how that links with the day-to-day responsibilities in your role.
Play your part to drive the team’s strategic deliverables to align with Stephenson’s overall strategic goal.
Training
Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3
Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level. You’ll learn complex accounting techniques, and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.
This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.
To pass this level you’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units you’ve studied at this level.
The area you will cover include:
Advanced Bookkeeping.
Final Accounts Preparation.
Management Accounting: Costing.
Indirect Tax.
Advanced Synoptic Assessment.
The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.
The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.
Qualifications required
A Levels grade A-C.
GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C including Maths and English.
Skills required
A basic understanding of Excel.
Strong mathematical skills.
An eye for detail.
Prospects
At Stephenson we value our employees and look to support their growth and learning.
Qualification / Standard : ST0002 Assistant accountant
Duration 18 months